The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken action against the scam marketplace Xinbi, seizing its cryptocurrency assets and designating it a transnational criminal organization. The move was made in collaboration with the US Treasury, which has frozen the group's crypto holdings. The assets, valued at $52 million, are now being restrained by the authorities. Xinbi has been accused of operating a large-scale scam that has victimized many individuals.
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The designation of Xinbi as a transnational criminal organization marks a significant step in the US government's efforts to combat online scams and protect consumers. The Treasury's action is a key component of this effort, allowing the authorities to target the financial assets of these groups and disrupt their operations.